Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose polymeric dispersants that are the reaction product of a polymeric acid and a hydrophilic amine.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose polymeric dispersants that are the reaction product of a polymeric acid and a hydrophilic amine.

Abstract: Provided herein are polyamine precursors useful in the manufacture of epoxy resins. Use of a polyamine precursor according to the invention provides an epoxy resin formulation having an increased working time over prior art amines used for curing epoxies. Increased working times translate to the ability to manufacture composites which could not be made using conventional epoxy curing agents, such as composite blades for wind-driven turbines. Such polyamines are also useful in polyurea formulations for lengthening reaction time, thus allowing more flow of applied polyurea coatings prior to gellation.

Abstract: Provided herein are polyamine precursors useful in the manufacture of epoxy resins. Use of a polyamine precursor according to the invention provides an epoxy resin formulation having an increased working time over prior art amines used for curing epoxies. Increased working times translate to the ability to manufacture composites which could not be made using conventional epoxy curing agents, such as composite blades for wind-driven turbines. Such polyamines are also useful in polyurea formulations for lengthening reaction time, thus allowing more flow of applied polyurea coatings prior to gellation.

Abstract: Provided herein are polyamine precursors useful in the manufacture of epoxy resins. Use of a polyamine precursor according to the invention provides an epoxy resin formulation having an increased working time over prior art amines used for curing epoxies. Increased working times translate to the ability to manufacture composites which could not be made using conventional epoxy curing agents, such as composite blades for wind-driven turbines. Such polyamines are also useful in polyurea formulations for lengthening reaction time, thus allowing more flow of applied polyurea coatings prior to gellation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a more economical method of producing multifunctional carbonate resins. It overcomes the disadvantage of using relatively expensive starting material, such as polyglycidyl ethers, that have traditionally been used. The present invention makes use of readily available and inexpensive multi-isocyanate compounds reacted with organic carbonates that contain pendant hydroxyl groups to produce products that contain two or more carbonate functionalities. One form of the present invention is a method for preparing a carbonate urethane compound by reacting a carbonate containing compound that also contains a reactive hydroxyl group with a compound containing at least two isocyanate groups. The reaction is performed in a solvent and in the presence of a base.

Abstract: The present invention provides a more economical method of producing multifunctional carbonate resins. It overcomes the disadvantage of using relatively expensive starting material, such as polyglycidyl ethers, that have traditionally been used. The present invention makes use of readily available and inexpensive multi-isocyanate compounds reacted with organic carbonates that contain pendant hydroxyl groups to produce products that contain two or more carbonate functionalities. One form of the present invention is a method for preparing a carbonate urethane compound by reacting a carbonate containing compound that also contains a reactive hydroxyl group with a compound containing at least two isocyanate groups. The reaction is performed in a solvent and in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A pneumatic frosting applicator apparatus designed for dispensing viscous material, primarily frosting for the decoration of baked goods. The device permits the user to dispense frosting using the same natural and easy position utilized by experienced decorators but in a more ergonomically enhanced manner. The device further permits the user to more precisely control the flow of frosting and to dispense the frosting in a smooth continuous fashion. The device is simple to operate and to clean, easy to manufacture, and is affordable.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition comprises the cured reaction product of an epoxy base resin and a curing agent mixture. The curing agent mixture comprises a di-primary amine and a carbamate which is the reaction product of the amine and a cyclic carbonate. The amine has a molecular weight of 60 to 400. Ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate are the preferred carbonates. The preferred curative comprises a 1:1 to 2:1 molar amine:carbamate mixture.

Abstract: Novel bismaleimides of the formula ##STR1## wherein n=1, 2, or 3 are formed in two steps by reacting a diamine and maleic anhydride to form a bismaleamic acid which is reacted with acetic anhydride in the presence of acetone to form the bismaleimide.The bismaleimide monomer and prepolymers and the polybismaleimides formed from them may have improved flexibility, processibility, toughness and solubility.

Abstract: Novel bismaleimide derivatives of higher molecular weight polyoxyalkyleneamines of the formula: ##STR1## are prepared by reacting higher molecular weight polyoxyalkyleneamines with bismaleimides prepared from low molecular weight oxyethylenediamines. In another embodiment aromatic bismaleimides derivatives are prepared.

Abstract: The invention is an epoxy resin thermoset adhesive composition. The composition comprises the cured reaction product of:(A) an epoxy base resin, and(B) a curing amount of an admixture comprising:1. an oxamidoamine of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is the polyoxypropylene moiety of the formula:H.sub.2 NCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 --[OCH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)].sub.x NH--wherein: x ranges from 2 to 40, and2. an aliphatic polyetheramine, aliphatic polyamine, aromatic amine or mixture thereof.The adhesives are cured at elevated temperature. They are noted for high peel strength and good shear strength.

Abstract: Bicyclic diamines are prepared by a process comprising reacting 5-vinyl-2-norbornene or norbornadiene, synthesis gas and an amine from the group consisting of primary amines and secondary amines in the presence of a catalyst comprising a ruthenium-containing compound, an amide solvent and a quaternary phosphonium salt.

Abstract: A method for preparing 2,7-octadienyl formate by reacting 1,3-butadiene with formic acid in the presence of a platinum(II) catalyst is described. The platinum(II) catalyst is preferably platinum acetylacetonate. A reaction temperature between 50.degree. and 150.degree. C. is preferred, and carbon dioxide and a solvent may also be employed. Tetrahydrofuran and acetone are the preferred aprotic solvents.

Abstract: Secondary and tertiary amines are selectively prepared by a process comprising reacting an olefin, a nitrogen-containing compound and synthesis gas in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a ruthenium-containing compound mixed with a quaternary onium salt, optionally in the presence of a solvent, heating the resultant mixture to a temperature of at least 100.degree. C. and a pressure of at least 100 psi until there is substantial formation of the desired tertiary amine and separating the desired amine by a phase separation technique.

Abstract: A method for preparing 1,6-octadiene by reacting 1,3-butadiene with formic acid in the presence of a platinum(II) catalyst and a polymeric tertiary amine catalyst is described. The combination of a platinum(II) catalyst such as platinum acetylacetonate with a polymeric tertiary amine promoter such as AMBERLYST.RTM. A21 macroreticular ion-exchange resin gives a high selectivity to 1,6-octadiene as opposed to the 1,7-octadiene form. A reaction temperature between 50.degree. and 150.degree. C. is preferred, and carbon dioxide and a solvent may also be employed.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process of preparing predominantly linear aldehydes which comprises the steps of contacting a mixture of terminal olefins and synthesis gas with a catalyst system comprising an insoluble polymeric phosphonium salt, and a ruthenium-containing compound, optionally with a cobalt carbonyl and heating said resultant reaction mixture under a pressure of 200 psi or greater at a temperature of at least 100.degree. C. for a sufficient time to produce said aldehydes. Some of the product aldehydes will be reduced to alcohols.

Abstract: An aminomethylation reaction is disclosed wherein polymeric polyamines are produced. Polymeric polyolefins such as polybutadiene, ammonia, primary or secondary amines, and synthesis gas are reacted in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a ruthenium-containing catalyst, such as triruthenium dodecacarbonyl, and dimethyl formamide as a solvent.The use of a two-phase solvent mixture consisting of N,N-dimethylformamide plus a hydrocarbon is particularly advantageous in that:(1) The aminomethylation selectivity is improved and few side reactions results;(2) The two-phase liquid product mixture obtained, allows easy separation of product polyamine from ruthenium-containing catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new process for the preparation of aldehydes by the reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen with olefins in the presence of hydroformylation catalyst. The invention also relates to a new supported cobalt hydroformylation catalyst and a process for catalyst preparation.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for cutting material such as filamentary tows into predetermined lengths comprising (a) a cutting assembly including a plurality of spaced apart knife edges secured to a mounting member at equal radial distances from a point on said mounting member thereby forming a reel, each of said radial distances in every instance being less than the distance from said point to the periphery of said mounting member; (b) said cutting assembly having means adapted to receive successive wrappings of material to be cut in contact with a plurality of said knife edges so that no relative movement occurs between said material and said knife edges longitudinally of said material; and (c) means for forcing said material between adjacent knife edges thereby severing said material into lengths of controlled dimensions, wherein the improvement comprises: means for preventing at least most of said knives from moving in a direction longitudinal of said knife edges.